Aug 22, 2013
Griffin takes up post as 823rd RED HORSE commander
HURLBURT FIELD – Airmen, family and friends of 823rd RED HORSE gathered on August 6 to witness the squadron’s assumption of command ceremony at the RED HORSE compound on Hurlburt Field.
Aug 22, 2013
Service provides rides to VA clinic for veterans
There’s good news for veterans who live in Santa Rosa County and need transportation to and from the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Joint Ambulatory Care Center in Pensacola. A free shuttle service called Vets to VA is providing for veterans who do not have the means to get back and forth to medical appointments with transportation. The new service is a revision of a former community-based program which ended several years ago because of a lack of funding.
Aug 22, 2013
Florida groups get $7.8M to sign up uninsured
With less than 50 days until Floridians are able to go online and shop for private health insurance under a new federal law, U.S. Health and Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Thursday the state will receive $7.8 million in federal funds so organizations can hire staff to walk people through the new health care system.
Aug 22, 2013
Florida boy fights rare infection caused by amoeba
LABELLE — Health officials in Florida said last week that a 12-year-old boy is fighting a rare and deadly infection that is attacking his brain.
Aug 22, 2013
Founder of Navarre led scandalous, tragic life
Navarre Park is located on land donated by Guy Wyman, who is affectionately known as the founder of Navarre. Though some residents are familiar with his name, many might not be aware of the intriguing history of Wyman’s life, which was plagued by scandal and tragedy.
Aug 22, 2013
New management chosen for Navarre Beach Pier
The Navarre Beach Pier will be under new management in 2014. By a narrow margin, Pasco Gibson and Yolanda Wells were selected on Monday by the Santa Rosa County Commission to take over management of the pier. The pair will replace The Pier, Inc., a brother-sister duo led by Dorothy Slye and Everett Ratliff Jr., who have overseen pier operations since June 2010 and earlier this year received a contract extension, which expires Dec. 31.
Aug 22, 2013
Gulf Breeze man arrested for domestic battery
A Gulf Breeze man was arrested last Monday for punching his wife in the jaw during an argument, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Aug 22, 2013
Beach groups form coalition for unity, grant funding
With a little nudge from the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council (TDC), three marine groups based in Navarre Beach Park are making an effort to unite and set goals to pursue jointly. The new coalition is planning to reach out to other beach stakeholders and start meeting monthly as a subcommittee of the TDC’s south end committee.
Aug 22, 2013
Navarre woman charged with exploiting disabled clients
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Linda Faye Walker-Hall, 64, and charged her with 24 felony counts of exploiting disabled clients
Aug 22, 2013
Navarre babysitter arrested for child abuse
A 26-year-old Navarre woman was arrested earlier this month after bruises were discovered on a child whom she babysits, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.